Fitness

Seven body-shredding exercises from Jillian Michaels

Let the countdown begin: 3, 2, 1, shred! This workout is based on some of Jillian Michaels' fave moves from her high-intensity circuit class, BodyShred and can be completed in less than 30 minutes.

By Chatelaine Updated May 31, 2014

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Less than 30 minutes to your best body ever

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How to do it

For best results, try Jillian's 3-2-1 interval workout four times a week. Repeat entire series three times.

5 min
Warm-up: Jumping rope or running in place.

3 min
Strength circuit: Do each move for 30 seconds. Repeat once.

2 min
Cardio circuit: Do each move for 30 seconds. Repeat once.

1 min
Core circuit: Do each move for 30 seconds.

You need
3- to 8-pound hand weights

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